With the final confrontation against the demon Gix looming closer, Aubreyan and Tristan seek a short time of peace to recover from their battles. However, Gix moves too quickly, and now the two, along with their allies, are forced into a running war to save other friends whom Gix has targeted.

But Gix has made a mistake. Abby is gathering an army of believers who will follow him even to Gix-s own hell.